US Bridges

Co. RD 23 over Br. to Hurricane Cr.

Good

Franklin County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W JCT CO 3 · Structure no. 020993

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD 23 over Br. to Hurricane Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Co. RD 23 over Br. to Hurricane Cr. in Franklin County, Alabama. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCo. RD 23
CrossesBr. to Hurricane Cr.
Location0.2 MI W JCT CO 3
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.36431, -88.12142
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2015)
Projected traffic495 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$472,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RD 23 over Br. to Hurricane Cr. built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD 23 over Br. to Hurricane Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Co. RD 23 over Br. to Hurricane Cr. carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD 23 over Br. to Hurricane Cr.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD 23 over Br. to Hurricane Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.